MILLER SUED BY JEANS COMPANY
Hip-hop star P. MILLER is facing legal action from clothing company Pepe Jeans over accusations of copyright infringement by his own fashion house.
The rapper-turned entrepreneur, formerly known as Master P, recently set up P.Miller Designs.
But the company has come under fire from executives at Pepe Jeans, who claim the ‘P’ logo is too similar to their own stamp, and sued for trademark infringement.
Miller has hit back, claiming that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has his first use date recorded in public record as 1 April, 2003, while Pepe’s registered mark falls on 1 June, 2003.
He tells Allhiphop.com, "I went to the website of PepeJeans.com and couldn’t find a circled-P anywhere, on their clothing, or the brand advertising within the site. I’m the future of affordable fashion and big brands will always hate me, but they shouldn’t throw stones if they live in a glass house! I make clothes for underprivileged families. What are they (Pepe) doing? Hating? I thought this kind of thing only happened in the rap game." And Miller is now planning to counter-sue on the ground of malicious interference with his company.
He adds, "I guess they didn’t do their homework. I am also filing a countersuit for tortious interference with my business and future business with Wal-Mart. And since they saw fit to go after my retailer, I will return the favour and file suit against several of their retailers like Macy’s, Dr. Jay’s, Nordstrom, and Eastbay.”
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